Constitution Quiz

This branch of government CREATES THE LAWS.

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

This branch of government ENFORCES the law.

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

This branch of government INTERPRETS the law (making sure they follow the Constitution)

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

amendment

• an addition to a proposed law

• Constitutional change that established judicial review

• a law passed by Congress

• a change to the Constitution

Which founding father was a federalist supporter, 4th president and considered , "Father of the Constitution"

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Not in My House Pledge

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The changes

How many amendments are in the constitution?

• 10

• 27

• 7

• 15

What government existed before the Constitution? 

• British Monarchy
• state constitutions 
• Articles of Confederation
• Confederate States of America 

What is the ultimate authority in the United States?

• the President

• the Supreme Court

• the Congress

• the Constitution

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress couldn't collect taxes
• Weak central government
• Provided for no common currency
• All of the these